sphere of influence
noun phrase
: a territorial area within which the political influence or the interests of one nation are held to be more or less paramount
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Trump is attempting to exploit this underappreciated power in his bid to break up multilateral alliances and craft a new U.S.-led sphere of influence in which Washington enjoys unfettered primacy in its dealings with individual states.
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Nicholas Mulder, Foreign Affairs, 6 Mar. 2025
However, the rapid pace of AI adoption requires employees to continually stay up-to-date (subscription required) on potential changes in their roles or spheres of influence, leading to additional time demands and uncertainty in the short term.
—Jennifer Rozon, Forbes, 4 Mar. 2025
The international order forged after World War II is imploding, squeezed on all sides by the return of strongmen, nationalism and spheres of influence — with President Trump leading the charge.
—Zachary Basu, Axios, 28 Feb. 2025
But recent comments by Mr. Trump and Vice President JD Vance have displayed just how difficult any partnership may be with a United States that is less reliable and possibly hostile, and sympathetic to Russia’s narrative on Ukraine and spheres of influence.
—Steven Erlanger, New York Times, 20 Feb. 2025
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Nicholas Mulder, Foreign Affairs, 6 Mar. 2025
However, the rapid pace of AI adoption requires employees to continually stay up-to-date (subscription required) on potential changes in their roles or spheres of influence, leading to additional time demands and uncertainty in the short term.
—Jennifer Rozon, Forbes, 4 Mar. 2025
The international order forged after World War II is imploding, squeezed on all sides by the return of strongmen, nationalism and spheres of influence — with President Trump leading the charge.
—Zachary Basu, Axios, 28 Feb. 2025
But recent comments by Mr. Trump and Vice President JD Vance have displayed just how difficult any partnership may be with a United States that is less reliable and possibly hostile, and sympathetic to Russia’s narrative on Ukraine and spheres of influence.
—Steven Erlanger, New York Times, 20 Feb. 2025
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“Sphere of influence.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/sphere%20of%20influence. Accessed 19 Mar. 2025.
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